Bowie, MD vs Calabasas, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bowie
69.4
#1212 nationally
Calabasas
59.6
#1948 nationally
Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 239). Calabasas leads in crime level (4.4 vs 5.3). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $138,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Calabasas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 59.6 (#1948) |
| Population | 57,254 | 22,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $1,720,048 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $154,079 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 239 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Bowie, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$526,880
Population
57,254
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Northeast
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F
59.6 Score
Calabasas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,720,048
Population
22,227
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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